Convert hectometer to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Nautical League (Int.)
1 hm = 0.0179985601151908 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 hm to NL (int.):
15 hm = 15 × 0.0179985601151908 NL (int.) = 0.269978401727862 NL (int.)
Hectometer to Nautical League (Int.) Conversion Table
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Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.